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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.93, 112.48 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.93, 112.48 and 74.62 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.93 : 112.48 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.93/112.48 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.93x = 112.48 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.93x = 8,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392.79/74.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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